Black Bean & Quinoa Vegetable Stew

Adapted from cookieandkate.com 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced 2 jalapeños, seeded and…

Simple Broiled Fish Filets

6 oz fillets (1 per person) Olive oil Old Bay seasoning (or salt & pepper) Pat the fillets on both sides with paper towels. Brush them with the olive…

Grandma’s Lemon Meringue Pie

This recipe is my mom’s adaptation of my grandma’s recipe. The original uses 1 cup sugar in the filling and 6 tablespoons sugar in the meringue.…

Skillet Upside Down Cake

Adapted from Michael Symon This recipe uses lemon slices, but it is the same recipe you would use for a pineapple upside down cake. Any ripe fruit could be…

Marinated Grilled Chicken Breasts (4 ways)

Basic (Adapted from Food Network) 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or apple cider or red wine) 1 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons mustard, whole grain or Dijon 2 medium cloves…

Stir-Fried Baby Bok Choy

2 lbs baby bok choy, halved, about 6 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons water Salt,…

Ultimate Nachos

Adapted from delish.com FOR THE NACHOS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, minced (I use 1/2 onion) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 lb. ground beef or turkey 1…

Pumpkin Protein Muffins

Adapted from monicanedeff.com Protein 7, Calories: 133, Fat 6, Carbohydrate 13, Sugars 2, Dietary Fiber 3…

Chocolate Lava Cake

Adapted from NY Times Serves 2 3 ounces/85 grams bittersweet chocolate, 70 to 74 percent cacao (not chips), chopped (about ½ cup) 3 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes, plus…

Cabbage Salad with Fresh Herbs and Peanuts

Adapted from unknown source 4 cups shredded Napa cabbage 4 cups shredded kale (or more Napa cabbage) 4 scallions, thinly sliced 1 large carrot, shredded (shredded apple is good…

Easy Stuffed Mushrooms

Adapted from Delish.com Ingredients 1.5 lb mushrooms (about 30 medium/large) 1/4 cup grated parmesan 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon butter (omit for quick version) 1/4 cup grated…

Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan and Breadcrumbs

Untested recipe Time: 25 minutesMakes: 4 servings Ingredients 1 thick slice bread (variations below) 1 ounce Parmesan 1 1/2 pounds fresh, thin asparagus 3 tablespoons butter, extra virgin olive…